Social Work at Jackson State University
Jackson, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 62 graduates a year
Jackson State University graduates in social work earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 71% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Jackson State University Compares for Social Work
All 420 colleges reporting social work earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence College Providence, RI | $70,356 | $69,293 | #1 | — |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $70,273 | $66,885 | #2 | $42,227 |
| 3 | La Sierra University Riverside, CA | $69,244 | $63,008 | #12 | $42,213 |
| 4 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $69,201 | $62,968 | #14 | $39,145 |
| 5 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $68,524 | $62,352 | #19 | $48,750 |
| 6 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $68,448 | $62,283 | #20 | $42,925 |
| 7 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $67,458 | $62,047 | #21 | — |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $67,393 | $61,323 | #26 | $44,906 |
| 9 | Iona University New Rochelle, NY | $66,417 | $63,215 | #10 | — |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $66,349 | $63,151 | #11 | — |
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| 404 | University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY | $41,979 | $47,533 | #376 | — |
| 405 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $41,684 | $49,315 | #347 | $33,344 |
| 406 | West Virginia State University Institute, WV | $41,571 | $49,181 | #350 | $30,060 |
| 407 | Jackson State University Jackson, MS | $41,566 | $50,432 | #318 | $26,873 |
| 408 | Grand View University Des Moines, IA | $41,210 | $43,348 | #407 | $40,736 |
| 409 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $41,165 | $46,611 | #383 | $31,692 |
| 410 | Freed-Hardeman University Henderson, TN | $40,833 | $44,606 | #400 | — |
Other Social Work Credentials at Jackson State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $38,927 | $48,920 | $61,500 |
Other Majors at Jackson State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Jackson State University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $26,873 one year after graduating and $41,566 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Jackson State University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Jackson State University ranks #407 by median pay four years after graduation, and #318 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Jackson State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $29,500.
← All data for Jackson State University · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.